Vulnerability · Published Aug 19, 2026 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2026-16617Simple File List <= 6.3.11 - Unauthenticated Stored XSS via File Description
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity cross-site scripting in Simple File List from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.5% (higher than 43% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.5%top 56.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The Simple File List WordPress plugin through 6.3.11 does not properly sanitise and escape a file's description before outputting it on the public file list, allowing unauthenticated users (when front-end file management is enabled) to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks that execute in the browser of any visitor viewing the list.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Simple File List | 0 – through 6.3.11 |
Weakness: CWE-79 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fc51a940-8e67-45d0-b47d-b16da288ebb3/ exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description